Strade Bianche & L’Eroica
An Immersion into Tuscany's Strade Bianche and the World's Most Amazing Cycling Event
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Riding “L’Eroica” – the world’s most famous vintage cycling festival – was best described by one of our Alumni as “The Best Bike Party on Earth!” It’s iconically
Tour Essence
- Ride L’Eroica, the world’s greatest cycling event
- Learn about the history of cycling and its heroes from our expert guides
- Stay in a luxury hotel
- Learn more about Tuscan cuisine and wines in exclusive visits to the home of local producers
- Take memorable rides in the Chianti area
- Immerse yourself in Tuscan life with a cooking lesson
- View our Top Photos from Tuscany and L’Eroica
What to Expect
Terrain
Rolling and hilly with breathtaking views, gravel sectionsStart Location
Radda in ChiantiEnd Location
Radda in Chianti


Once you have a trip confirmed, we will feed you a steady diet of additional pre-departure information that includes: How to train, prepare, pack and all the wonderful, inspirational and practical things you want and need to know before you go! Our Travel Advisors will be available to help plan your pre- and post-tour travel.
- Van support
- Expert, bilingual guides
- All breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 4 dinners
- 1 Tuscan cooking lesson, and 1 Italian lesson
- Guaranteed entrance to L’Eroica
- Shuttle at the beginning and end of the tour
What’s Included
- Use of a carbon road bike equipped with a Garmin Edge GPS
- Vintage bike rental for the Eroica
- Ciclismo Classico jersey and two water bottles
- Handlebar bag
- Emergency Repair Kit
Pedal Options
- Flat pedals
- Half-toe pedals (without straps)
What’s Not Included
- Helmet
- Optional: clipless pedals with shoes
- Optional: your own saddle
- All accommodations
- All breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 4 dinners
- Guided walking tour of Siena
- Cooking lesson by a local chef
- Multiple Eroica and Vintage bikes lectures and tutorials
2024
Start Location
Radda in ChiantiFly Into
Florence, ItalyEnd Location
Radda in ChiantiFly Out Of
Florence, ItalyRadda Warm-Up
Meals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
14/20 milesRiding Terrain
Rolling with a few hillsMeals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Palazzo Leopoldo
Palazzo Leopoldo is a wonderful villa in 1800 style in the historical center of Radda in Chianti. The building dates back to 1300.
The Chianti
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
30/44 milesRiding Terrain
Rolling hills with one long climbMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Palazzo Leopoldo
Palazzo Leopoldo is a wonderful villa in 1800 style in the historical center of Radda in Chianti. The building dates back to 1300.
Radda in Chianti Gravel Loop
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
23/30 milesElevation Gain
2000/2300 feetRiding Terrain
Rolling on gravelMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Palazzo Leopoldo
Palazzo Leopoldo is a wonderful villa in 1800 style in the historical center of Radda in Chianti. The building dates back to 1300.
L'Eroica!
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
28/47/84 milesElevation Gain
2500/4900/7500 ftRiding Terrain
Superb !Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Palazzo Leopoldo
Palazzo Leopoldo is a wonderful villa in 1800 style in the historical center of Radda in Chianti. The building dates back to 1300.